JOHNSON OIL COMPANY INC
USDOT 638044 • DBA: CYLINDER EXPRESS • HWY 175 WEST, BATTLE CREEK, IA, 51006
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.202A5 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | 87139226 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 86529258 | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY | IA | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 85672234 | HWY 59 | IA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 83146995 | HWY 30 WB / BOONE | IA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 172.202A5 | No |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 82746634 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82326775 | I-29 | IA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 79443666 | HWY 30 EB | IA | Level 3 | HESSE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| May 25, 2023 | 78773177 | Roadside | IA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANNING | 3RD ST | ...480644 | CYLINDER EXPRESS |
| Dec 14, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2006 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records